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Spring GradFest Vendors
Campus Partners and local vendors have partnered with the Commencement Office to help you get the most out of your GradFest experience.
Spring and Summer Graduates, attend one of the Spring GradFest dates:
- Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Thursday, March 27, 2025
Spring GradFest will be from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the ( 2nd Floor).
Parking: you can park in with a valid parking permit.
GradFest is a "choose your own adventure" program, so know what vendors will be available so that you can plan ahead!
Commencement Office
The Commencement Office is working hard to plan events that celebrate our grads and prepare them for the big day. Meet with the Commencement Office to ask general questions on the upcoming graduation celebration! One of our friendly staff members can also help guide you during the event if you are feeling lost.
Alumni Association
Stay connected to Cal State San Marcos after graduation by becoming a of the ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Alumni Association! Get the Class Champion alumni membership package only available to the Class of 2024. This exclusive package is only available for purchase on-line through March 1, or while supplies last. The package also includes a gift to the Student Philanthropy Scholarship, a donor cord to wear at commencement, and an alumni branded reuseable tote, t-shirt, license plate frame, and key chain. Class Champion membership costs $60. Your custom membership package will be available for pick up at the Alumni Tables during GradFest.
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The mission of the Career Center is to empower students and alumni to design and manage their career paths with clarity, competence, and confidence. The Career Center provides services to ensure development of individuals with respect to unique personal, cultural, and professional values. All Career Center services are provided free of charge for 6 months after graduation for alumni. After the six-month period, alumni can continue to receive services through membership with the Alumni Association. Connect with us for assistance in resume writing, job search, and interviewing prep!
The Career Center will not be at Gradfest in person this year, but check out their services and see how you can get assistance with your career goals.
Find out how you can receive a free ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Alumni lapel pin by completing the ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Exit Survey.
Learn how you can win other exciting prizes sharing your experiences at ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø by completing the Diverse Learning Environments Survey (DLE).
Leis and Gifts
your orchid lei, flower bouquet, or ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø branded Kukui Nut Necklace today! They look great for pictures! Items purchased are available to be picked up on the day of your Commencement ceremony. Look for the Commencement Group tent at Graduate Check-in.
Photography - Senior Portraits
Mark this momentous occasion by taking your graduation portrait at GradFest!
No obligation to take the pictures, we provide the cap and gown for the picture and you will be sent proofs the next day. Just pay for the pictures you want!
diFranco Photography email: info@difrancophoto.com
diFranco Photography Website:
Faculty Staff Associations
Faculty Staff Associations (FSAs) are a part of the The Office of Inclusive Excellence. FSAs are all-volunteer organizations, officially recognized by the institution through our office, which allows them to apply for funding and host events on campus.
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Faculty and Staff Association (APIDAFSA)
- Black Faculty Staff Association (BFSA)
- International Faculty Staff Association (IFSA)
- Jewish Faculty Staff Association (JFSA)
- Latino Association of Faculty & Staff (LAFS)
- PRIDE Faculty Staff Association
For questions, you may email the following representatives for each association:
- APIDA-FSA –apidafsa@csusm.edu
- BFSA - aafsa@csusm.edu
- IFSA - Contact Dr. Elvis Nshom for more information.
- JFSA - Contact Dr. Glen Brodowsky for more information.
- LAFS – latino@csusm.edu
- PRIDE FSA – lgbtqafsa@csusm.edu
Announcements and Class Rings
is a leading provider of products and services that help people celebrate important moments and recognize achievements. Jostens representatives will be present at GradFest to assist students with purchasing class rings, jewelry and announcements as well as how to measure yourself for graduation regalia.
The university has a strong record for early implementation of best practices in sustainability and conservation. Sustainability at ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø has great ideas on sustainable alternatives to glitter and confetti. Take the Sustainability Pledge!
Sustainable alternatives to glitter and confetti.
Regalia, Frames, and More
The University Store is your go-to for regalia, diploma frames, your official ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Alumni gear, and other graduate gifts! The bookstore also sells First Generation and Veteran stoles. Don't miss out!
University Store Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9am-2pm
- Saturday - Sunday CLOSED
Online orders can be shipped to your home or picked-up in store during in-store shopping hours.
For regalia and stole inquiries, please call (760) 750-4730.
*Limit one prize per student. Winners will be picked at random and an app may be used to pick the winner. Participants must follow requirements for each contest to be entered into a raffle drawing for a prize and have their social media account public until a winner has been announced. All winners will be announced by March 10th and will be dependent on the response of the recipient. All posts submitted via Social Media may be used in promotions on @cougarcentral accounts or the Commencement Website. If you wish to not have your entry shared on social media and the Commencement Website, please submit your entry via email to the Commencement Office and make note that you would not like to have your entry shared publically.
GradFest Contest Winners will be notified via direct message on social media from the ±¬ÁÏÉçÇø Cougar Central (@csusmcougarcentral) account or via email from the Commencement Office (commencement@csusm.edu). If you receive a message from another account/email not noted here, please do not respond to them or provide any personal information. Thank you for your participation!